Removal

Removal

1. Disconnect the vehicle battery.

Caution
Failure to centre the steering wheel and rack during reassembly may cause damage to the restraint bag clock-spring and also may cause difficulties in attaining correct alignment of the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

2. Secure the steering wheel in the centred position. Remove the ignition key and engage the steering lock with the road wheel as accurately centred as possible.
3. Support the engine from above (Refer to '303-1080 (Engine Support Adaptor)', page 20-1-6).
4. Raise, support and make the vehicle safe.
5. Remove the front road wheels.
6. Remove the front undertray.
7. Disconnect the steering rack from the steering intermediate shaft (RH drive shown).

8. Disconnect the L/H and R/H rod ends from the vertical link.

9. RH Drive Only.

1. Disconnect the power steering fluid pipes.

Caution
Whenever the steering gear unions are disconnected the steering gear valve body ports should be capped to prevent ingress of foreign objects.

1. Remove the front subframe (Refer to 'Front Subframe', page 2-1-2).
2. Remove bolts (x3) that secure the steering rack to the subframe. Withdraw the steering rack.

10. LH Drive Only.

1. 'Ty-wrap' the steering rack in position. Remove bolts (x3) that secure the steering rack to the subframe.
2. Remove the front subframe (Refer to 'Front Subframe', page 2-1-2).
3. Disconnect the power steering fluid pipes.

Caution
Whenever the steering gear unions are disconnected the steering gear valve body ports should be capped to prevent ingress of foreign objects.

1. Remove 'Ty-wraps' and withdraw the steering rack.

Installation

Always use new washer seals.

1. RH Drive Only.

1. Install the steering rack to the subframe (new nyloc bolts x3). Tighten bolts to 115 Nm.